Chang Cheh: A Memoir
The late director Chang Cheh (1924-2002) was a key advocator of the 'new century of
wuxia' movement in the Hong Kong cinema. In the memoir, Chang unveils to the readers his rarely known childhood, his aspired involvement in politics in his earlier years, and the hit trends he brought about in momentous phases of the Hong Kong cinema. The book (260 pages) contains precious stills and photos of the director at work, a complete filmography, and a preface written by director John Woo and renowned film critic Sek Kei as a tribute to the late master. (Published in 2004; HK$80)
English edition: ISBN 962-8050-26-5
Contents
Chang Cheh Gallery
A Memoir of Chang Cheh
Remembrances
Childhood
Entering Politics at an Early Age
Off to Taiwan
Directing in Hong Kong
Shaws Time
Joining Shaws
Run Run Shaw
Chang's and Chang Ho
The Chang's Period
The Chang Ho Period
On Directing
From Alishan to Broken Blade
New Style Wuxia
Quest for Changes
Kung Fu Films
What Is a Good Director?
On Violence
Male Friendship
On Self and Others
On Self
Jin Yong
Cheng Kang and His 'Director Character'
Kuei Chi-hung's Extremes
Actors and I
Back to the Origin
The Dynamic Hong Kong Cinema
Kung Fu
Peking Opera
Outside Influence
Conclusion
Filmography
Biography
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Editor's Epilogue
Wong Ain-ling
Index